Abhishek Sharma girlfriend buzz: Who is Laila Faisal?
Abhishek Sharma has hogged the headlines following his impressive run in the Asia Cup 2025. The young Indian opener spearheaded India’s campaign in the sub-continental tournament, finishing as the highest run-scorer as the Men in Blue completed an unbeaten run. Team India defeated the arch-rivals by five wickets in the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final to clinch the title, with Abhishek being adjudged the Player of the Tournament. Upon his return, the youngster once again made waves on the internet, as the focus shifted to the wedding festivities of his sister, Komal Sharma. It was from the clips of these celebrations that the buzz around Abhishek Sharma girlfriend, Laila Faisal, began to spread.
All you need to know about Laila Faisal, the rumored Abhishek Sharma girlfriend
Abhishek Sharma has been in the spotlight ever since his standout performances in the Asia Cup 2025, which firmly established him as one of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket. Adding to the attention, his sister Komal Sharma’s wedding in Ludhiana became a trending topic online, particularly after a clip of Abhishek dancing to Punjabi beats with his mentor, Yuvraj Singh, went viral.
Meanwhile, alongside the cricketing buzz and wedding festivities, a new name has sparked curiosity, Laila Faisal, who is speculated to be Abhishek Sharma girlfriend. The young cricketer’s rumored date was spotted not only at his sister’s wedding but also at the pre-wedding functions, including her bachelorette party earlier in September this year.
The wedding celebrations of Abhishek’s sister Komal have continued to dominate social media feeds, with pictures and videos circulating widely. While the main ceremony was held on October 3, it has since emerged that Laila Faisal also attended the pre-wedding events, sharing glimpses of the festivities on her Instagram. This has only fueled speculation that she and Abhishek may be in a relationship.
While Abhishek Sharma missed the wedding due to his participation in the India A vs Australia A ODI in Kanpur, the Indian opener did attend the pre-wedding festivities. His rumored beau, Laila, meanwhile, was present at every function, including his sister’s bachelorette. For the unversed, Laila is based in Delhi and runs Roohi Faisal Designs. She pursued her bachelor’s degree in psychology at King’s College, London, before returning to India, where she briefly took up modelling assignments for a number of brands.
At present, she has built a strong digital presence, boasting 65.4k followers on Instagram. Neither Abhishek nor Laila has confirmed their relationship. However, her close-knit bond with Abhishek's sister, as seen in the pictures and videos from the wedding festivities, is being perceived as proof of their relationship.
